Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Nutritional Education
Course Code
SUUK_236
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Nutrition
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Public Health
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Māra Kampara
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 3 Cigorinu Street, suuk@rsu.lv, +371 67611559
About Study Course
Objective
1. To acquaint students with scientifically grounded conclusions in the field of nutrition science. 2. To develop understanding of methods of information acquisition and processing and their analytical evaluation.
Preliminary Knowledge
Biology, anatomy, physiology, chemistry, biochemistry.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students will be able to demonstrate the basic knowledge of the field of nutrition science and an understanding of key concepts and regularities.
Skills
1.Students will be able to formulate and analytically describe information, problems and solutions in the field of nutrition and have a reasoned discussion.
Competences
1.Students will be able to independently acquire, analyse and use information, to solve and solve problems in the respective field.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
-
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-
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Independent study and analysis of scientific literature; practical tasks and presentation.
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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-
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Analysis of the selected product.
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2.
Examination |
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-
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Reliable information about nutrition - analysis of the information sources.
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3.
Examination |
-
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-
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Attendance of lectures/classes – 10%. Participation in seminars, high-quality performance of independent work within the deadlines, demonstration of the acquired knowledge and opinion – 10%. Exam grade – 80%.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to the course "Nutrition Education".
Healthy lifestyle.
Dietary guidelines.
Energy.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to the course "Nutrition Education".
Healthy lifestyle.
Dietary guidelines.
Energy.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Carbohydrates. Fibres.
Proteins.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Carbohydrates. Fibres.
Proteins.
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Fats.
Questions about energy, carbohydrates and proteins.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Product labelling – salt, sugar, fat, fibre.
Analysis of the selected product.
Water.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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4
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Topics
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Vitamins and minerals
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Reliable information about nutrition.
Questions about vitamins and minerals.
|
-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Nutrition during pregnancy and lactation.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Repetition of the acquired material.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Introduction to the course "Nutrition Education".
Healthy lifestyle.
Dietary guidelines.
Energy.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Introduction to the course "Nutrition Education".
Healthy lifestyle.
Dietary guidelines.
Energy.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Carbohydrates. Fibres.
Proteins.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Carbohydrates. Fibres.
Proteins.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
4
|
Topics
|
Fats.
Questions about energy, carbohydrates and proteins.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
4
|
Topics
|
Product labelling – salt, sugar, fat, fibre.
Analysis of the selected product.
Water.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
4
|
Topics
|
Vitamins and minerals
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
4
|
Topics
|
Reliable information about nutrition.
Questions about vitamins and minerals.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
4
|
Topics
|
Nutrition during pregnancy and lactation.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
4
|
Topics
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Repetition of the acquired material.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Zariņš Z., Neimane L., Bodnieks E. Uztura mācība. 7. izd.; LU Akadēmiskais apgāds, Rīga, 2018 (2015)
Additional Reading
1.
Mann J., Truswell A.S. Essentials of Human Nutrition, 4th ed. Oxford University Press, 2012
2.
Mahan L. K., Escott – Stump S., Raymond J. L. Krause's Food & the Nutrition Care Process, 14th ed., Elsevier, 2017
3.
Caballero B., Allen L., Prentice A. (ed.) Encyclopedia of Human Nutrition, 3th ed., Elsevier, 2013
4.
Lutz C. A., Mazur E., Litch N. Nutrition and Diet Therapy, 6th ed. Philadelphia, PA, USA: F. A. Davis, 2014
Other Information Sources
1.
www.vm.gov.lv